Kahina Van Dyke

With new services rushing in to fill a perceived gap in SMB banking service, banks can’t afford to hold back on innovation. SMBs are leaving traditional banks for fintechs that make it easier to manage money, pay bills, and keep track of expenses. Businesses need more than just a bank - they need tools that help run their finances smoothly and stay on top of operations. Pollinate gives banks the tools to deliver the services SMBs need, while keeping the trust and reliability only a bank can provide. #SMBSuccess #BankingInnovation #DigitalBanking https://lnkd.in/g5k3RBu9

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An interesting read from the WSJ. "That is when the AI ecosystem conceivably could hit a wall, and where the parallels may lie with the original internet bubble and the circular deals of that era." https://ow.ly/USzI50Xgv8S

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Nellie Liang & Bill Dudley: Next steps for GENIUS stablecoins. What regulators need to do to make them trusted payments and ensure financial stability. https://lnkd.in/e8d5GgeR via The Brookings Institution Hutchins Center 

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As an advisor to XUMAN.AI and a longtime observer of global tech expansion, it's critical to understand the White House’s freshly unveiled AI Action Plan. The plan seemingly offers startups a compelling runway for growth. With streamlined access to federal compute resources, faster data‑center permitting, and greater alignment between public-private players, early-stage AI companies are primed to scale more efficiently. Key areas to watch: infrastructure access, reduced regulatory friction, federal funding incentives, state vs. federal policy harmonization, and talent pipeline support. While lightened compliance can cut costs, founders should proactively implement third-party audits and adopt responsible AI frameworks to differentiate and build trust. For investors, the plan underscores a more predictable policy landscape—helping bring clarity to due diligence and de‑risking deployment of capital. The regulatory certainty, export control adjustments, antitrust relief, national security alignment, and state‑federal funding tie‑ins outlined can unlock deal flow, expedite acquisitions, and buoy valuations. At the same time, investors should consider governance readiness, energy usage scrutiny, and geopolitical considerations—especially as trade tariffs and semiconductor policies may shift rapidly under different administrations. This plan could fast-track AI innovation—but looser guardrails also increase risks around misuse, bias, and regulatory whiplash from future leadership changes. Founders and investors should build for resilience by embedding ethical practices, advocating for bipartisan policy consistency, and staying informed. I strongly encourage everyone in the AI space to read the plan firsthand—it’s more than policy, it’s a signal of where AI is headed. #AIInvestment #ResponsibleAI #StartupGrowth #TechPolicy #ElectionReady #Whitehouse #investment https://lnkd.in/gEw-j_Wr

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White-label partnerships are helping financial institutions bring payment solutions to market faster and with less risk. See how these collaborations are becoming a key strategy for monetizing B2B payments—especially for institutions that want to grow without building everything in-house. https://bit.ly/3FNdT2x

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